Good thing my sister is a photographer, huh?
She posted today about my very favorite Christmas project. The Alphabet Bean Bags.
I made two sets of these for my two nephews. Brayden, who's three, got the 26 letters all in capitals. Tanner, who's five, got the "scrabble set" consisting of some 70 lower case pieces--with multiples of all but two letters so he can write words and sentences. I loved them. Seriously, I wish I had a set myself! (Don't worry, I will make me one sometime soon.) And I love thinking about Tanner and Brayden having fun with letters and words as they play with their ABC bean bags made just for them. (ps: for more info on how I made them and what to do with them (so many things!), see Tasha's post)
But because I know a few of you are curious (and goodness knows we all need homemade gift ideas sometimes!) here are some other fun gifts I made:
- 5 Lunch bags (based off this pattern, but lined instead of embroidered. I loved the way they turned out)
- 5 sets of Coasters (all different fabrics and designs--very fun)
- 3 Scarves (based off this pattern, but with buttons like Soul Mama did on her's)
- 3 neck pillows (pattern from a 4-H sewing camp Jeremy did this summer--easy, but the ideal neck pillow. I seriously want one for out next road trip)
- 3 Super Hero capes for Hunter, Max, and Lucie (with appropriate insignia for their initials)--These turned out SO fun. (based off this pattern)
- 1 cute little "small outings" bag for Paige
- 1 pin cushion
- 1 fabric beaded necklace and bracelet (similar to this)
- 1 M is for Monkey wall hanging (for Miss Maggie Moo) (similar to these)
- 1 set of stuffed plush balls for little Chasers (like these)
- around 30 little birdie ornaments. Maybe the cutest of all! (These, but at 80% the size... note: a few people have asked me for this pattern. I can't find where I got it online, but I have it saved as a pdf on my computer. If you want it, leave a comment and I'll email it to you!)
Hooray for sewing and gifting and Christmas!
6 comments:
Carly, this just adds to your amazingness in my opinion! I just think you are the best. I wish we lived closer so I could soak up some of your amazingness. I am so excited to make capes for my kids. We are constantly tying blankets around their necks. The only thing I have made on your list is the necklaces, I will have to try the bracelets. The birds look so cute! I would love the PDF. I am finding that I need unbreakable ornaments for my Christmas tree, these would be perfect. I wish my kids wouldn't touch the tree but where is the fun for them? I can't believe you made almost 100 bean bags. I was wondering how you put the letters on the bean bags. Oh this site has an amazing selection of buttons, since you seem to be addicted. www.papertreyink.com They also carry corrdinating ribbon, ink and paper. I just bought 2 bags of buttons and they are awesome.
i concer, this for sure adds to your amazingness! you never cease to inspire me, seriously :) true story, i had no desire to learn to sew until i lived with you and treasure in Loarque. after you left, she kinda showed me things..but i would LOVE to be better and be able to do what you can do. i think i'm going to call my local michaels today and see if they have classes! thanks for the ideas.
true that!
Wow. That's a lot of beanbags, but what a fun gift. And superhero capes ARE way fun gifts! And they make fun princess capes for little girls too. ;)
Holy cow those are awesome! How lucky are those boys???!!! You are seriously so talented and creative. You inspire me to want to learn to sew so I can just be in the same realm as you. One day ....
That looks like so much fun. It makes we wish I had payed more attention when my mom tried to teach me to sew. I guess it's not too late for me though. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, I'm determined. I might have to take a class. I love everything you did!!
So so fun!! I need to get more posts up of all your fabulous ness. Now that I know where you got all your pattners maybe I will work on just taking pictures of everything else and leading a link for people to see them all. I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything you made this year. Too bad I wish I could see pictures of some of those other things that did not make it to my house. You really are so very talented. Love you!
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